Qingfeng Longying Xianfei Jue

Chapter 211 The Brilliance of a Transmigrated Eldest Daughter: The Journey of Destiny

Lin Yue and Su Yi's efforts brought long-awaited peace and prosperity to the country, and the people lived in peace and contentment, with laughter echoing in the streets and alleys. However, beneath this seemingly stable and peaceful world, an undercurrent was quietly surging.

In handling both state affairs and civilian matters, Lin Yue gradually noticed some anomalies. Although taxes were being paid on time from various regions, subtle discrepancies frequently appeared in the accounts, as if someone were secretly manipulating them. At the same time, the security situation in some remote areas began to deteriorate, with rampant theft and the people suffering greatly. However, the officials in the court seemed to turn a blind eye to these problems, continuing to handle the superficial affairs step by step every day.

Lin Yue decided to investigate these issues herself. Disguised as an ordinary citizen, she took Su Yi with her to areas with poor security. As soon as they entered a remote town, they saw that the streets were deserted, most of the shops were closed, and occasionally a few emaciated people could be seen hurrying by, their eyes filled with fear.

“This is a world apart from the bustling scene in the capital,” Lin Yue said, frowning. Su Yi cautiously observed the surroundings and said softly, “The situation here seems to be worse than we imagined. We must proceed with caution.”

They entered a small tavern that appeared to still be open, hoping to glean some information from the other patrons. As soon as they sat down, they overheard several burly men at the next table whispering amongst themselves.

"Have you heard? A mysterious group has recently appeared around here. They're not only robbing us of our belongings, but also forcing us to join them. If we don't comply, the consequences will be dire."

"Yes, the government doesn't do anything about it, letting these thugs run rampant. How are we ordinary people supposed to survive?"

Lin Yue and Su Yi exchanged a glance, both understanding that a larger conspiracy was hidden behind this. They decided to follow this lead and investigate further.

After making some inquiries, Lin Yue learned that the hideout of this mysterious group was on a mountain near the town. She and Su Yi, along with a few trusted followers, quietly made their way up the mountain under the cover of night. As they approached the stronghold hidden deep in the woods, they suddenly heard a commotion coming from inside.

"Brothers, we did a great job this time, we've robbed a lot of valuables. Once we sell all this stuff, we can enjoy ourselves for a while."

"Brother, aren't we afraid of the authorities coming to crack down on us by doing this so openly?"

"Hmph, the government? They're too busy taking care of themselves to bother with us. Besides, we have powerful backers."

Lin Yue's heart tightened; she realized that this group of thieves might be backed by officials in the imperial court. Just as they were preparing to investigate further, they were suddenly discovered by patrolling thieves. A fierce battle ensued.

Lin Yue and Su Yi were exceptionally skilled and quickly subdued the surrounding thieves. However, as more and more thieves emerged, they gradually found themselves in a predicament. Just then, a sharp arrow flew towards Lin Yue. Su Yi reacted swiftly, pushing Lin Yue aside, but was himself struck in the shoulder by the arrow.

"Su Yi!" Lin Yue exclaimed, her heart filled with worry and anger. She brandished her weapon and charged at the thieves, determined to avenge Su Yi. Just as she was about to collapse, shouts of battle suddenly came from afar. It turned out that their trusted men left behind at the foot of the mountain had arrived with reinforcements. With everyone's combined efforts, they finally wiped out the entire group of thieves.

Lin Yue, disregarding her own rest, immediately returned to Su Yi's side to check on his injuries. Fortunately, the arrow wound wasn't fatal, but Su Yi still fell unconscious. Lin Yue stayed by his bedside, not sleeping a wink all night.

The next day, Su Yi finally woke up. Looking at Lin Yue's haggard face, he said with heartache, "Yue'er, I'm sorry to have worried you." Lin Yue held his hand, tears glistening in her eyes, and said, "What would I do if anything happened to you? Don't be so foolish again."

This incident strengthened Lin Yue's resolve to expose the mastermind behind it all. She returned to the capital with Su Yi and began her investigation, starting with officials in the court. She discovered that some officials who appeared honest and upright had recently been behaving suspiciously. They were frequently associating with merchants whose businesses seemed to be related to the stolen property.

Lin Yue decided to start with one of the most suspicious officials. She secretly sent people to follow him and collect evidence. After a period of effort, she finally obtained irrefutable evidence of his collusion with thieves and his embezzlement and bribery.

Lin Yue presented this evidence to the emperor, who was furious. He immediately ordered the arrest of all the officials involved and handed them over to Lin Yue for trial. Under Lin Yue's interrogation, the officials finally confessed to the mastermind behind it all—a high-ranking prince in the court.

It turns out that this prince had always coveted the throne. He secretly colluded with thieves to create chaos, hoping to weaken the emperor's rule. He also planned to launch a coup at the right time to seize the throne.

Lin Yue was shocked upon learning this news. She hadn't expected that such a massive conspiracy was hidden beneath the seemingly peaceful court. She told Su Yi about it, and the two discussed how to deal with it.

"Yue'er, we can't just sit here and wait to die. We must take action as soon as possible to stop the prince's conspiracy," Su Yi said.

Lin Yue nodded and said, "That's what I think too. But the prince's power is immense, so we must proceed with caution."

After careful planning, Lin Yue and Su Yi decided to start with the prince's confidants and take them down one by one. Using the evidence they had, they coerced and bribed the prince's men to work for them. At the same time, Lin Yue secretly mobilized troops to strengthen the capital's defenses.

The day before the prince was to launch his coup, Lin Yue suddenly led his army to surround his residence. The prince never expected that Lin Yue would see through his plan. Enraged, he tried to resist, but was ultimately captured alive by Lin Yue's army.

With the prince's arrest, the conspiracy was finally thwarted. The emperor was very satisfied with Lin Yue and Su Yi's performance. He not only rewarded them handsomely but also gave Lin Yue more power to assist him in governing the country.

Lin Yue deeply understood the weight of her responsibilities, and she worked even harder, dedicating herself to improving people's lives and strengthening the nation. Through her and Su Yi's joint efforts, the country ushered in an even more glorious era.

However, just when Lin Yue thought everything was going smoothly, an even more severe challenge arose. An envoy from a distant country brought a declaration of war, demanding that the country cede a large amount of land, or else war would be waged.

The emperor and his court officials were thrown into chaos, unsure how to deal with this powerful enemy. Lin Yue stepped forward and said firmly, "We cannot back down, nor can we cede territory. We must defend our country and protect the peace of our people."

Inspired by Lin Yue, the emperor and his ministers finally mustered their courage. They began actively preparing for war and formulating countermeasures. Lin Yue, with his extensive knowledge and exceptional leadership skills, personally participated in the army's training and strategic planning.

War finally broke out, and the enemy army advanced with overwhelming force. But Lin Yue's troops were fearless; they fought bravely, engaging in fierce battle after fierce battle. During the battles, Lin Yue constantly adjusted his tactics, exploiting the enemy's weaknesses to inflict heavy losses on them.

After months of arduous fighting, Lin Yue finally led his army to victory. The enemy was forced to retreat and sign a peace agreement. This victory not only safeguarded the nation's dignity and territorial integrity but also made Lin Yue a hero in the hearts of the people.

Looking at the post-war land, Lin Yue was filled with emotion. She knew that the journey had been fraught with hardship and challenges, but she had never given up. With her wisdom and courage, she had changed the fate of the world. And her love with Su Yi had grown stronger and deeper through these trials.

In the days to come, Lin Yue will continue to strive for the happiness of this country and its people, writing her own legendary chapter.